Please read the respective sections for those dates when they are listed. The point is that we have all those materials ready at our fingertips and can discuss it in class.

Read the introduction, or chapter 1, in Herlihy’s book before or during the travel, oo, xi-xv.

1st day of class: May 22: Herlihy I, pp. 1-19

Please answer these four questions in your journal: A. Who am I? B. Where am I? C. How am I going to survive this study abroad experience? D. What will be my contribution to the success of this study abroad course?

REQUIREMENTS:
Apart from a general interest in history, culture, and literature, particularly pertaining to the Middle Ages, this course is open to all undergraduate students who have completed at least one semester.

COURSE LEVEL AND TITLE:
This course will be officially offered as a Tier 2 course (Individuals and Society), as German 278 (cross-listed with History), or as German 392: Directed Research. Course material and course outcome are also applicable to a wide range of Gen.Ed. requirements, including history, literature, art history, women's study, etc., in consultation with the respective advisors. Depending on the student's interest in having this course counting for specific requirements, the work load will differ accordingly.